sample_data_catalog

List packaged sample data assets

SERVERContextForge MCP Gateway SOURCEjrmatherly/mcp-context-forge

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/jrmatherly-mcp-context-forge/sample-data-catalog.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sample_data_catalog does on ContextForge MCP Gateway

AI agents call sample_data_catalog to retrieve information from ContextForge MCP Gateway without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why sample_data_catalog is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation (listing/retrieving) of sample data catalog metadata. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only enumerate available sample datasets. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sample_data_catalog' combined with description 'List packaged sample data assets' indicates a query/listing operation that retrieves information about available sample data without modifying or executing anything.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sample_data_catalog safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ContextForge MCP Gateway, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For sample_data_catalog, this is the rule to start with:

sample_data_catalog Allowed

sample_data_catalog is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sample_data_catalog": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ContextForge MCP Gateway, apply this rule, and every sample_data_catalog call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about sample_data_catalog

What does the sample_data_catalog tool do? +

List packaged sample data assets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sample_data_catalog? +

Register the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sample_data_catalog: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches ContextForge MCP Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sample_data_catalog? +

sample_data_catalog is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sample_data_catalog? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sample_data_catalog rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block sample_data_catalog completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sample_data_catalog. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides sample_data_catalog? +

sample_data_catalog is provided by the ContextForge MCP Gateway MCP server (jrmatherly/mcp-context-forge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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